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23. it makes him look like someone who actually discusses and thinks about the repercussions of actions

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The good news is that Obama does not make rash decisions. The not so good news is he [View all] CK_John Aug 2013 OP

Wimp? Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #1

He can't win with some people. n/t Just Saying Aug 2013 #8

Well the "whimp's" decision got OBL. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #42

He wants this war but doesn't want to own it LittleBlue Aug 2013 #2

Why should he bear sole responsibility? The Constitution makes it a shared responsibility. pnwmom Aug 2013 #9

He says he doesn't need congress LittleBlue Aug 2013 #13

Please point to a warmongering post of mine. n/t pnwmom Aug 2013 #17

Please point to a post where I support teabaggers LittleBlue Aug 2013 #20

I didn't say you support them. pnwmom Aug 2013 #22

I think you sound like a warmonger LittleBlue Aug 2013 #27

I think you sound like someone who doesn't think there is an actual problem in Syria. KittyWampus Aug 2013 #34

There is a problem LittleBlue Aug 2013 #36

He wants war? Just Saying Aug 2013 #11

He says he doesn't need congress LittleBlue Aug 2013 #25

What you said was that he wants this war. Just Saying Aug 2013 #29

Thank you for conveying the administration's press release LittleBlue Aug 2013 #31

We are handling it as Britain did by sending it to Congress. Just Saying Aug 2013 #35

lol nice try. He's sending it to congress because he wants an out LittleBlue Aug 2013 #37

More disingenuous comments? Just Saying Aug 2013 #39

He's looking for someone to shoulder the burden LittleBlue Aug 2013 #40

Ridiculous! Just Saying Aug 2013 #41

He doesn't have to respect a no vote if he doesn't want to LittleBlue Aug 2013 #43

Yes and I addressed that in my post. Just Saying Aug 2013 #46

Your argument is about semantics LittleBlue Aug 2013 #50

I don't think so. Just Saying Aug 2013 #57

Why do you think he wants this war ? Honestly. lumpy Aug 2013 #55

The use of chemical weapons against citizens? chervilant Aug 2013 #44

I think there are certainly those who have asked for intervention in other places. Just Saying Aug 2013 #48

I think you missed my point. chervilant Aug 2013 #52

Certainly those who profit from war encourage it. Just Saying Aug 2013 #58

Well, I AM a pacifist. chervilant Aug 2013 #59

Thank you! n/t Just Saying Aug 2013 #60

Do you presume to know what Obama thinks about anything ? Most likely he is fully aware he lumpy Aug 2013 #51

He is a careful, thoughtful man, who thinks things through. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2013 #3

"Proceed, Governor". KittyWampus Aug 2013 #4

Nailed it...nt SidDithers Aug 2013 #14

Exactly! Squinch Aug 2013 #19

You know, you can't have it both ways. "Not rash" Surya Gayatri Aug 2013 #5

You see people as "wimps" for getting information first treestar Aug 2013 #6

It's a smart political move by a smart politician. Spread the responsibility and/or blame. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #7

Wimp? DearAbby Aug 2013 #10

I'm proud of him today. postulater Aug 2013 #16

So am I DearAbby Aug 2013 #26

A thoughtful post. thanks lumpy Aug 2013 #53

Looks to me a lot more like backs down in the face of public scrutinity. 1-Old-Man Aug 2013 #12

He dealth us a lesson hopefull we have all learned. lumpy Aug 2013 #54

Yeesh alcibiades_mystery Aug 2013 #15

Yesterday he was being compared to Bush Just Saying Aug 2013 #18

He also just saved the 2014 election. Squinch Aug 2013 #21

it makes him look like someone who actually discusses and thinks about the repercussions of actions spanone Aug 2013 #23

I've learned to reserve judgement before commenting on Obama graywarrior Aug 2013 #24

His problem is he's become toxic. HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #28

He is a great chess player, knows his moves!!! watercolors Aug 2013 #30

I just read that same sentiment on FR. bunnies Aug 2013 #32

Nomatter what he does, someone will always put a negative spin on it.... MzShellG Aug 2013 #33

Wimp? johnd83 Aug 2013 #38

He looks thoughtful. AtomicKitten Aug 2013 #45

Hey John, wherdja go? lamp_shade Aug 2013 #47

Actually, he made the wrong decision. David__77 Aug 2013 #49

Some of us would like to see a change of goverment in Syria including Obama, I imagine. lumpy Aug 2013 #56